Q: I recently participated in a “hot dice” tournament, which is basically a five-die version of farkle. I even wanted to yell “Farkle!” a few times but restrained myself. All of this makes…
Texas Monthly – How a Poet Praised for Her Optimism Handles Despair
Naomi Shihab Nye is a poet, a Palestinian American, and a devoted optimist living through what she calls mysterious times. Though the recent reelection of former President Donald Trump and the grinding war in Gaza…
Texas Monthly – Meet the Man Who Supplies Wood to Your Favorite Texas Barbecue Joints
“I used to be embarrassed to say I sold firewood,” Javier Sanchez said. He and his father, Joel, own and operate Chief Firewood, in Smithville, an hour southeast of Austin, and supply…
El Paso Matters – El Paso recycling success, museum historical marker dedication, city whistleblower settlement, EPCC holiday outreach
This is your weekly news roundup, which takes a quick look at some developments in government, politics, education, environment and other topics across El Paso. El Paso Recycling Reaches Record-Low Contamination Rate…
Yard Barker – Former SEC coach warns Texas of possible upset vs. Arkansas
The Longhorns may do well to heed this former SEC coach’s warning. Read: Read More
KTSM News – 1 seriously injured after Upper Valley crash
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — One person is seriously injured after a single-vehicle crash early Friday morning, Nov. 15, in El Paso’s Upper Valley, according to El Paso Police. Shaun Felice/KTSM 9…
Texas Monthly – Brazos County election officials feel the strain of unrelenting scrutiny from right-wing skeptics
Voting went well in the presidential election, but Trudy Hancock and her staff are still fielding questions. And the answers don’t seem to matter. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Texas’ top elected officials signal Texas could cut border spending after Trump takes office
With Donald Trump returning to the White House, Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick have both recently signaled new openness to winding down the state’ border security operation. Read: Read…
KTSM News – Girls in shelter allegedly forced to beg on the streets
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Authorities in the Mexican border state of Chihuahua have emptied a shelter for teens with drug addiction issues after six girls alleged that they were mistreated…
Yard Barker – No. 12 Georgia faces uphill battle with top RB ruled out against No. 7 Tennessee
Georgia’s task just became a lot tougher to pull off. Read: Read More